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Aper Family History

Aper Surname Meaning

Flemish Dutch and German (Lower Saxony): from the personal name Aper a variant of Albert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aper family from?

You can see how Aper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Aper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Aper families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Aper's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Aper families in 1891.
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What did your Aper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aper. 100% of Aper women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aper census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 214 immigration records available for the last name Aper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Aper. For the veterans among your Aper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aper lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Aper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Aper in 1965 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aper ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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